For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,206 students in 98368, WA (there are 2 private schools, serving 90 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 98368, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 98368, WA are Port Townsend High School, Salish Coast Elementary School and Blue Heron Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98368 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98368, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98368, WA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Townsend High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Van Ness St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4520
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Salish Coast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1637 Grant St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4535
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4535
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Heron Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3939 San Juan Ave
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4540
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4540
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
Ocean
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3939 San Juan Ave.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4251
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4251
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
98368, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1919 Blaine Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4530
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4530
Grades: 1-6
| 317 students
Port Townsend Special Education (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3939 San Juan Ave
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-3617
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-3617
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 98368, WA?
The top ranked public schools in 98368, WA include Port Townsend High School, Salish Coast Elementary School and Blue Heron Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 98368?
4 public schools are located in 98368.
What percentage of students in 98368 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 98368 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98368?
98368 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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